I made a good recovery following a stroke in December 2014. However, I had to go back into hospital in August 2015 for gall bladder surgery. After the surgery was performed, I found it difficult to mobilise. I had been given pain relief containing morphine which made me sleepy. I Read more…
How we care for older, vulnerable people is a big question for both the NHS and Social Care. Are we doing enough? Are we doing the very best that we can? Or are we neglecting people and exposing people to dangerous risks? Are we causing vulnerable people harm? These are Read more…
Pressure ulcers or sores, commonly referred to as bed sores, are a type of injury that breaks down the skin and underlying tissue. They are caused when an area of skin is placed under pressure, which can often become a problem when a person is receiving treatment in a hospital Read more…